Towcester appeals to travellers looking to combine town history with nature and a range of sightseeing options. The selection ranges from a museum and a short Town Trail to the Watermeadows, as well as tours focused on beer and spirits. If you choose Towcester as your base, you can plan your days around these different interests.

Town History at the Museum and on the Town Trail

Towcester Museum presents the town’s heritage, from its Roman origins to the present day. Interactive exhibitions also explore the history of the Towcester District. This brings together two perspectives: the development of the town and the history of the District. The museum therefore offers more than a single historical focus for your visit.

The Town Trail is a short walk to historical sites and buildings within Towcester. You can choose between exhibitions and a walk through the town: here, history is explored in different ways, both in the museum and at historic sites and buildings. The Town Trail is specifically designed as a short route.

Church and Ancient Monument

St Lawrence Church is a Norman church in Towcester. It houses a so-called “Treacle Bible” and a rare cadaver tomb of Archdeacon Sponne. Both historical objects provide specific points of interest for a visit to the church; the tomb is particularly notable for its rare form and its association with Archdeacon Sponne.

Another historical landmark is Bury Mount in Towcester. This ancient monument is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Together with the Norman church and the historical destinations on the Town Trail, it offers a different way to explore the town’s past from the museum’s exhibitions.

The Watermeadows: Habitat and Cultural Landscape

The Towcester Watermeadows provide an important habitat for grassland and wetland species and form part of a wider wildlife environment. They are also part of the registered park and garden at Easton Neston, which is classified as Grade II*. Nature and protected cultural landscape are therefore two aspects of the same area.

The Watermeadows also have the potential to offer opportunities for recreation, exercise and wildlife watching. If you’d like to include nature in your stay, this offers a different focus alongside the museum, church and monuments.

Brewery, Distillery and Racecourse

Towcester Mill Brewery offers tours of its Grade II listed mill and brewing plant, which has five brewing vessels. Booking details may change, so check them in advance. Its production includes beers brewed regularly as well as seasonal and one-off special beers.

Wharf Distillery in Towcester produces English whisky, gin and liqueurs. The distillery offers tours, which may be followed by tastings. As tour availability may change, check before your visit. The two businesses can also be distinguished by what matters most to you: at the brewery, the tour includes the mill and brewing plant; at the distillery, tastings may follow a tour.

Towcester Racecourse hosts greyhound racing every week. Race dates may change, so it’s a good idea to check the current schedule before your visit. Towcester therefore offers tours and weekly racing alongside its historical and nature-focused attractions.

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